[2012] EWCA Crim 612
The Court of Appeal upheld sentences of three years' imprisonment for conspiracy to steal. The offenders had stolen catalytic converters from parked cars and traded them for their precious metals. Those who were tempted to engage in the theft of metals could expect to receive significant sentences.
CA (Crim Div) (Rix LJ, Treacy J, Haddon-Cave J)
13/03/2012